4x4 Tour Around Merzouga Desert Overview
Are you looking to explore the Merzouga desert area? Well, you have come to the right place. Best Tours in Morocco offers a Merzouga 4×4 desert trip around Erg Chebbi to explore all the interesting sights and hidden oases in the Erg Chebbi Sahara desert.
Merzouga is a small village located in southwestern Morocco, about 560 kilometres from Marrakech near the Algerian borders, around 55 kilometres from Erfoud, and About 50 kilometres from the Algerian border, it has the highest and the best sand dunes in Morocco, surrounded by many villages:
Erg Chebbi, Hassilabied, Takoujt, Merzouga, Ksar Tanamouste, and Khamlia. So let’s dive into the details and sights we will explore on this Merzouga 4×4 Sahara desert tour below.
Merzouga 4x4 Desert Excursion Details
Duration | Depart & Arrival Time | Start & End Location | Price Per Person |
3 Hours | Anytime during the day | Your Accommodation | From €30 |
Highlights of Merzouga 4x4 Sahara Desert Tour
- Visit the seasonal lake of Merzouga Dayet Srij.
- Gnawa in Khamlia village (optional)
- Explore the historical site of Mefes.
- Visit nomad families, and learn about their fascinating way of life.
- Visit and walk through a beautiful Garden on the edge of the dunes in Hassilabied.
Around Merzouga Desert 4x4 Tour Itinerary
We will start this Merzouga 4×4 excursion around erg Chebbi. Pick-up you from your hotel/riad in Merzouga (or at the meeting point) by our comfortable and air-conditioned WD vehicle. Meet your friendly and experienced guide who will share their knowledge and passion for the desert throughout the daytime tour.
You can start and end this Desert 4×4 tour around Merzouga dunes anywhere in the area, camp, hotel, or riad. We will be visiting the seasonal lake of Merzouga, which is Dayet Srij it’s one of the best places around the area, where you can spot some desert birds, it attracts flocks of flamingos.
The Merzouga 4×4 sahara desert tour includes a visit to Khamlia village, here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to listen to Gnawas traditional music (optional) have some mint tea with them, (Tip is required) otherwise, we skip the Khamlia visit.
Next, we head to the historical site of Mefes, it’s very old, it has mines of galena. Then head to the desert. Enjoy the stunning desert landscape, next visit is the nomad families, here we will have some time to stop at some traditional nomad tents.
Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to meet Berber nomads, learn about their fascinating way of life, and their rich cultural heritage. And perhaps enjoy a cup of fragrant mint tea, a symbol of Berber hospitality, here tips are not required, just if you would like to help them.
We continue our Desert 4×4 tour around Merzouga dunes towards Erg Chebbi, a small village with huge dunes, enjoy the panoramic view, then head to the Hassilabied village, with a visit to the stunning Hassi Labied Oasis, and a beautiful Garden in the edge of the dunes, and this is the end of our Merzouga 4×4 desert tour.
What’s Included in 4WD Desert Excursion Around Merzouga
- Park for your car or motorcycle
- Professional driver
- Private 4WD vehicle
- Fuel
Know Before You Go
- An adult must accompany children.
- Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
- A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
- Extra activities are available, please let us know during the booking process.
Your Reservation Details
FAQs
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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